Dear me, this is depressing, if not entirely unexpected news from Jane. This book from Oron Peri is one that is most eagerly awaited - so disappointing if the publication by the AGS will be late - again. ** <http://alpinegardensociety.net/publications/books/…> I recall that "Mountain Flower Walks, the Pyrenees and Picos de Europa" book by Margaret and Henry Taylor for the AGS seemed to take forever to appear. M. Young. Jane McGary (/Sun, 01 Nov 2015 12:25:56 PST/) wrote: Oron Peri's /Bulbs of the Eastern Mediterranean /is indeed a very valuable reference book. However, I would be profoundly surprised if it appears "in time for a holiday gift." I just read the first third of the proofs, and have not yet received more. The manuscript and images have been at the press for several years. The photos are indeed beautiful, and many species familiar to few of us are covered, especially the bulbs of the desert and adjacent mountains. Most of the photos were taken in habitat. Jane McGary Portland, Oregon, USA